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  1. When does a new grad become and old grad???

    boru posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    6 months? 1 year?... It's really not that common these days to find those of us that graduated in 2010 and still don't have an RN job. I think we are going to have to come up with a new term... maybe...

  2. When does a new grad become and old grad???

    boru replied to boru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    most that I know in this situation are doing anything they can for work... ie home health, LTC, immunization clinics, etc... everything is pretty much prn w/ no benefits. I know nurses that are still...

  3. Who is writing the job postings??

    boru replied to DNPBrookie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    pretty good plan flobrn... i'm going to try that also, here is the site: http://www.theagapecenter.com/hospitals/arizona.htm i'm glad there are a few people that understand what we are going through...

  4. Tired of the wait... considering the private school route

    boru posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello Board, As you can see, this is my first post on this board. I've learned quite a bit from reading this board the past few months... so I thought that I would ask for some advice. I am a...

  5. The real story of Rio's online program

    boru replied to boru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Caliotter3, I'm a fan of your postings. At worst, it was an uncomfortable situation and we were nervous about the outcome. But the management down at MCC, Rio, and Gateway are all class act...

  6. The real story of Rio's online program

    boru posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I've read the theories about what happened to Rio on this board... now this is what really happened. I was in Rio's program in block 3 when this decision was made (maybe 2/10?). It wasn't because of...

  7. The real story of Rio's online program

    boru replied to boru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    These are all rough estimates: MCC places 2 times per year (spring and fall), approx 500 students per placement, (approx 1000 students per year). Rio's max class size was 18 students (36 per year)....

  8. The real story of Rio's RN program

    boru posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I've read the theories about what happened to Rio on this board... now this is what really happened. I was in Rio's program in block 3 when this decision was made (maybe 2/10?). It wasn't because...

  9. October 2007 Roll Call

    boru posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello to all October 2007 timestamps. Here's the "Roll Call" thread I promised to start. Please copy and paste your timestamps here so we can all keep track of each other and where we go. Since the...

  10. Scottsdale CC vs Phoenix CC vs Gateway CC... class schedules?

    boru posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    All 3 of these schools have good reputations and clinical sites. Because of my job, my question is mainly about the schedules of these programs. That's how I will make the decision on where they go...

  11. 03/24/09 placements, The Who Got in Where Thread

    boru posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Congrats on all of those who finally got in today... Please post where you got in, your timestamp, and what choice it was on your list. This will serve two purposes... - it will give those that...

  12. 03/24/09 placements, The Who Got in Where Thread

    boru replied to boru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    no worries, my friend... good luck in your

  13. 03/24/09 placements, The Who Got in Where Thread

    boru replied to boru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Ok, I give

  14. 03/24/09 placements, The Who Got in Where Thread

    boru replied to boru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    azgirl, thanks...and congrats! kiki, wow, that's amazing... that's a short wait... can you please put your

  15. 03/24/09 placements, The Who Got in Where Thread

    boru replied to boru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    azgirl, what year is your timestamp from,

  16. 03/24/09 placements, The Who Got in Where Thread

    boru replied to boru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The above poster is correct. They used to have a grid at the bottom of that page showing you how long each group had been waiting. It wasn't accurate and not kept up to date... not to mention...

  17. October 2007 Roll Call

    boru replied to boru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Congrats to all of us Oct 2007 folks... I guess our math isn't that bad after all. I would be surprised if most of us didn't get our first or second choice. I got into my 2nd (PC) but RIO was my...

  18. Pool or not to pool?

    boru replied to The Nebulizer!'s topic in Arizona Nursing

    Online, dudes are allowed to cry ... I'll keep my eyes open for you at PCH... I know a lot of the RT's there. Their departments going to double in the next two years because of the new hospital....

  19. Pool or not to pool?

    boru replied to The Nebulizer!'s topic in Arizona Nursing

    Neb, I vote both... I would keep my foot in the "HUC door" (maybe a lower FTE or PRN) and pick up two pool RT shifts per week... or whatever combination. Maybe for a few months you could work 5...

  20. October 2007 Roll Call

    boru replied to boru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Welcome back guys, Yes, we are getting one of our top 3 choices and we will be placed in the first run... there is no doubt. Besides the obvious, "I don't have the discipline" responses. Does anyone...

  21. October 2007 Roll Call

    boru replied to boru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well, it looks like half of the October 22's got in and half did not. The good news is that we now know we're in the top 100-200 and should get placed in the first placement run in the spring. My...

  22. October 2007 Roll Call

    boru replied to boru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Congrats jeym7... it's a crazy world. Instead of moving consider going for your first semester at GCC and then transfering to a closer school in block 2 or 3... a lot of people do it. Good

  23. October 2007 Roll Call

    boru replied to boru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    And please copy and paste your timestamp (down to the second) and I'll update our list. I beleive most of us on this thread are at least in the top 200-250 of the waitlst. So, one way or another,...

  24. Rio Salado or Gateway Part time?

    boru replied to NUR151's topic in Arizona Nursing

    NUR151, In the Maricopa system as long as you make the minimum grade required, your grades will not get you in any faster. You only have to do what is on the checklist and then apply. Once you are...

  25. Rio Salado Nursing Program: Is anyone currently in or completed?

    boru posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm interested in info from students that are actually in Rio's program or have completed it... can you please tell us about your good or bad experiences?... and if you would recommend the program to...